Bell & Gossett A07176C Number 97 Automatic Air Vent - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
*Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company.
Number 97
Automatic Air Vent
1/8" Male NPT Connection
Operational Limits
Max Temperature 240°F (116°C)
Max Pressure 150 psig (10 Bar)
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER’S USE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This safety alert symbol will be used in this manual to draw attention to safety related
instructions. When used, the safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.
DESCRIPTION
The No. 97 is a float type automatic air vent and is designed to vent the accumulation
of troublesome air whenever it can be trapped.
CAUTION: Hot venting can be hazardous. Avoid contact with venting fluid
and only manually vent when system temperature is below 100°F (38°C).
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage and/or personal
injury.
CAUTION: Overtightening and breakage can occur with the use of Teflon ® *
pipe joint compounds. Teflon provides lubricity so that care must be
exercised not to over tighten joints. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
property damage and/or moderate personal injury.
CAUTION: Uncontrolled venting of water can occur with the automatic air
vent if dirt, scale, pipe compound or other foreign material fouls the
operating mechanism. Keep vent cap closed during system filling to prevent dirt from
running into vent mechanism. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
property damage and/or moderate personal injury.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
A07176C